Planting With a Purpose


Every one of us can make a difference in the ongoing habitat
and wildlife loss by planting native plants! 

graphic, green, flowers, that says "Yard of the Month"

 Do you have a yard that celebrates real Florida? One filled with native plants that support pollinators, birds, and biodiversity?

Each month, the Sierra Club Northeast Florida Group highlights a local yard that’s putting native plants to work in beautiful and impactful ways through our Planting with a Purpose: Yard of the Month series. This isn’t about “Florida Friendly” — it’s about Florida native. We’re looking for native landscapes of all shapes and sizes — whether you’re just getting started or already deep into your planting journey. Experts like Dr. Doug Tallamy recommend aiming for around 70% native plants in the long run — that’s the tipping point where your yard begins to truly support local wildlife and restore ecosystem health.

🌻 Native plants aren't just beautiful — they’re essential.

If your yard fits the bill, we want to hear from you! Submit a few photos and a short narrative describing your landscape and how you’re helping wildlife thrive.

📩 Send your submission to: julie.scnefl@gmail.com 

Together, we can grow a network of native gardens that truly make a difference!


*Every month, you can find "Planting with a Purpose" in our Sierra Sentry Newsletter.


Check out this step-by-step guide from the Sierra Club Magazine:
 "How to Create a Garden for Pollinators"

Support Our Local Native Plant Nurseries:

1. Wacca Pilatka LLC   (design and installation available)
904-859-4033
Waccapilatka.com
keepingfloridawild@gmail.com

2. Native & Uncommon Plants
904-388-9851
Goingnativejax@gmail.com
http://www.nativeanduncommonplants.com/

3. Chiappini Farm Native Nursery    
352-475-5413
https://chiappinifarm.com/

4. Native Plant Consulting (design and installation available)
904-671-2880
nativeplantconsulting.com

5. Garden For Wildlife
www.GardenforWildlife.com       

6. Mail Order Natives (online only)
www.mailordernatives.com
mailordernatives@gmail.com
Use code SIERRACLUB10 for $10 off for any purchase (One-time only; No expiration)

7. Bella Jardins Boutique
Order online and she delivers.
https://bellajardins.boutique/

8. Lark Native Plants
https://larknativeplants.com/index.html

9.  Audubon's website Plants for Birds
https://www.audubon.org/plantsforbirds

10. Green Isle Gardens
https://www.greenislegardens.com/retail.html#/

11. Plant Place Nursery
https://www.plantplacenursery.com/ 

12. Amelia's Native Wildflowers
https://www.anwfl.com/

Other Great Links

Homegrown National Park - Join Doug Tallamy’s quest to turn half of all turf grass into native plantings.  Register your yard here: https://homegrownnationalpark.org/

Florida Native Plant Society - For all kinds of info on native plants including Finding Plants Based on Your Location and Needs: https://www.fnps.org/plants

IXIA Native Plant Society - For info on our local native plant society: https://ixia.fnpschapters.org/